Pennsylvania law Section 6310 authorizes courts to require parents, guardians, or custodians to participate in a child's treatment, supervision, or rehabilitation programs. It also allows courts to order their presence at proceedings and enforce compliance through contempt measures. The law emphasizes parental involvement but clarifies it does not grant children a right to have their parents present at hearings.
It allows courts to require parents or guardians to participate in treatment, supervision, or rehabilitation programs for the child, and to be present at hearings when appropriate.
Yes, the court may order a parent or guardian to attend and bring the child to proceedings, and can enforce this through contempt charges if they fail to comply without good cause.
No, the law states that it does not create a right for children to have their parents present at proceedings or participate in court-ordered programs.
The parent may be found in contempt of court, and a bench warrant can be issued for their arrest if they do not appear without good cause.